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August 7, 2017

Afghanistan: Up to 50 Killed by Taliban and ISIS Militants
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In northern Afghanistan, up to 50 people were killed by Taliban and ISIS
militants, when the fighters attacked a police checkpoint and then
entered a village, killing women and children. The Taliban had denied
killing civilians, saying it killed only Afghan security forces and
members of a pro-government militia.


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